When your oven is packed with turkey and pies, don’t panic, I’ve got you covered! These Thanksgiving recipes you can make without an oven are the ultimate holiday lifesavers. From creamy stovetop sides, to easy slow cooker dishes, and flavorful holiday favorites on the smoker, you can make an entire feast without fighting for oven space. Each recipe is easy, crowd-pleasing, and packed with all the cozy Thanksgiving flavors you love, no baking required!
Save oven space with these simple Thanksgiving recipes! Whether you don’t have enough space in your oven, or you don’t have an oven available, you can still make an epic feast with this oven-free Thanksgiving menu!
We’ve all been there, fighting for the last rack in the oven on Thanksgiving day. But this year, you can save yourself the drama and make these recipes instead! Whether you’re using the stove, a Crock Pot, Instant Pot, air fryer, or smoker, all of these recipes require no time in the oven, freeing up space for the classics, like pumpkin pie and stuffing.
This menu include traditional Thanksgiving recipes, along with a few new spins on the classics that I know you’ll love. If you’re looking to make Thanksgiving dinner without an oven, this will be your go-to menu!
An Oven-Free Thanksgiving Menu
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Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Crock Pot Creamed Corn is a family favorite, that's so easy to make! This delicious side dish takes only 5 minutes to prep, then the slow cooker does the rest of the work!
Want to know my two secrets for making THE BEST Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes of all time? It's easy, just pressure cook russet potatoes in broth, instead of water, then add sour cream! And I promise, these will be the most flavorful and creamy mashed potatoes you've ever had!
This simple Slow Cooker Turkey Breast recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, or an easy weeknight dinner anytime! The turkey is juicy and flavorful, and the maple apple glaze on top is a delicious addition that only requires 4 ingredients. Free up space in your oven and make this tasty turkey recipe in a Crock Pot!
When you're looking for a simple, homemade stovetop Mac and Cheese, this is your new go-to recipe! You're going to fall in love with the extra cheesy, creamy sauce, made with cheddar and swiss cheese, and seasoned perfectly. It's easy to make in just 20 minutes, for a quick, classic comfort food meal!
Make perfectly juicy, crispy-skinned turkey in under an hour with this Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe, ideal for small holiday meals, easy weeknight dinners, or meal-prepping!
Rich, creamy butternut squash risotto is the perfect gluten free and vegetarian entree for the fall and winter months. It's also a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday meal.
Elevate your mashed potatoes with this easy Boursin Mashed Potatoes recipe! Creamy, cheesy, and full of herby flavor, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts.
Make the most flavorful Smoked Ham with this easy recipe! Perfect for holidays or BBQs, this smoked spiral ham is juicy, tender, and glazed to perfection with the most delicious sweet and spicy glaze!
Loaded Mashed Potatoes with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and green onions make the ultimate Outback Steakhouse copycat side dish. It's easy enough for weeknight dinners and impressive enough for holiday meals!
This Smoked Turkey Breast recipe will change your life! It creates the most tender and juicy turkey breast you've ever eaten. And it's easy to make with a quick brine, rub, and smoke!
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are the most delicious side dish ever! Sweet maple syrup is paired with salty, crispy bacon and the best pan-fried Brussels sprouts to create the perfect side!
Say goodbye to boring, plain green beans & hello to these AMAZING green beans with bacon, pecans & blue cheese! This easy stove top recipe is made in just 15 minutes with fresh green beans, crispy bacon & candied pecans!
Create the most juicy and tender turkey ever with this Smoked Turkey recipe! It's easy to make with a 24 hour brine, homemade rub, and trip to the smoker with a butter baste. After you cook a turkey on the smoker, this will be your favorite cooking method for turkey! It's delicious for Thanksgiving, but so good that you should make it year-round!
The BEST recipe for Smoked Mac and Cheese combines cheddar cheese and smoked gouda to create an incredibly creamy sauce. It's topped with a deliciously crispy panko topping and has a wonderful smoky flavor from cooking on the smoker for an hour.
Crock Pot Brownies are an easy way to bake up a delicious dessert without the use of an oven, throw in a Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl for a festive fall treat!
It's easy to make a flavorful Mushroom Gravy anytime, without pan drippings. This creamy gravy recipe is perfect for pouring over steak, mashed potatoes, pork chops, turkey, rice, and so much more! For all of the mushroom-lovers out there, this will be your new go-to gravy recipe!
This creamy, cheesy Mashed Cauliflower recipe is the perfect side dish for everything from weeknight meals to holiday dinners! It's easy to make in 25 minutes by simply steaming and pureeing cauliflower with just the right amount of spices, butter and heavy cream.
If you love this round-up of easy Thanksgiving recipes, I guarantee that you’ll love all of the delicious recipes I have coming your way! Sign up for my email list to be the first to know about new recipes. And get my FREE weekly meal plan delivered right to your inbox every Saturday!
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Hi, I'm Whitney! I've been blogging since 2011 and have appeared on news stations across the country for over a decade sharing my passion for cooking and developing new and innovative recipes. I want you to get excited about your next meal with these easy recipes with bold flavors. So peruse the site and never make a boring recipe again!
Hi, I'm Whitney and I began this blog in 2011 to share my favorite recipes with the world. Since then, I've shared over 1,400 original recipes on the blog, published a cookbook, and appeared on news stations across the country! I believe that all you need is the right seasonings, sauces and simple cooking techniques to turn an easy recipe into a flavorful meal. Get excited about your next meal with these easy recipes with bold flavors!
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